Speed Racer: Some Races Aren’t About Winning
A white helmet. A red scarf. A car filled with gadgets. And one of the most important anime ever made. At first glance, Speed Racer looks like a relic. The animation is simple. The dialogue is dramatic. The races are completely absurd. Cars jump canyons, dodge saw blades and somehow survive situations that would make […]
Kingdom Hearts II: The Kids Aren’t Alright
A boy wakes up at the end of summer. Something feels wrong. The sun is shining. Friends are laughing. Life should be normal. But somewhere deep down, he knows this story is ending before it ever really began. This week, we’re revisiting Kingdom Hearts II—the sequel that took a charming Disney crossover and transformed it […]
The Salem Witch Trials – When Paranoia Put People on the Stand
Everyone knows the Salem Witch Trials. Or at least… they think they do. You immediately think of witches, black magic, pointed hats. and people getting burned at the stake. It’s one of those stories that’s become larger than history itself. And on June 10, 1692, the first person was executed during the Salem Witch Trials. […]
Genies Were Never Supposed to Be Friendly
Everybody knows genies. Rub a lamp to get three wishes and try not to waste one on something ridiculous. Maybe the genie is funny. Maybe they’re sarcastic. Maybe they’re blue. For most of us, that’s the story. And truthfully, we can probably thank Disney (and Robin Williams) for that. But here’s the strange thing: The […]
A Layman’s Guide to the World Cup
You’ve definitely heard of the World Cup. Even if you’ve never watched a soccer match in your life. Every four years, it seems to take over the planet. News broadcasts cover it. Social media explodes. Entire countries appear to shut down when their team plays. People paint their faces. Cities erupt. Generations gather around televisions. […]